Veteran Program Manager - Shallow Subsidy

Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Oversees the assigned grant agreement by ensuring compliance with grant commitment and expectations

of program funders and VOA, including the provision of supportive services.

· Trains, supervises and evaluates staff members. Ensures compliance with the requirements of their

respective job descriptions and accordance with established best practice standards.

· Composes and manages annual program budgets representative of grant agreements with program

funders; monitors expenses and revises budgets as needed.

· Conducts and facilitates regular internal reviews of all components, including monitoring for compliance

to program requirements and best practice though client file reviews and client and community feedback.

Provides follow up and/or corrective action as necessary.

· Is proactive in remaining apprised of evolving program regulations, standards, and best practice, and

effectively integrates these practices into program operations.

· Collaborates with administrative services staff to ensure that appropriate financial, personnel, and

operational standards are adhered to as indicated by grant agreements with program funders.

· Aggregates and reviews program data to determine the effectiveness of services and progress in meeting

service goals as indicated by program funders.

· Utilizes program data to develop strategic action plans for outreach and service delivery.

· Ensures program staff provide accurate and timely documentation, adhere to confidentiality, record

keeping, reporting, and data entry and collection standards.

· Coordinates activities among community and maintains excellent working relationship with community

stakeholders.

· Assists in preparation of regular grant applications, updated, or requests for information.

· Collaborates with statewide field office staff to facilitate the continuity of high-quality services.

· Performs all other duties as assigned.

**Program Manager 1 is charged with supervising staff, managing programmatic budgets, coordinating

activities among community partners, collaborating with key stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all

applicable rules, regulations, laws, and funder requirements, and achieving program objectives. Directly

oversees client service teams and is responsible for developing and implementing program-specific policies

and practices that support staff and client wellbeing, the professional development of staff members, and

promote positive outcomes for clients. Typically, responsible for a single grant or contract.

Requirements

COMPETENCIES

· Models core culture attributes of VOACO that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and

Service).

· Models VOACO’s three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).

· Must competently translate administrative and direct service practices to diverse groups of stakeholders in support of program objectives.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES · Supervises client service teams throughout the state of Colorado.

Minimum Qualifications of Position

· Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services, or a closely related field.

· 1 years of direct supervisory or management experience.

· Demonstrated ability to fulfill relevant program compliance and administrative requirements.

· Demonstrated ability to lead teams of human service professionals.

· Demonstrated abilities in effectively managing program grant agreements, contracts, and finances.

· Must possess a Colorado driver’s license and state-mandated automobile insurance.

· Must possess a personal vehicle that may be used for work-related travel (reimbursement for mileage is available).

· Must complete agency and program credentialing within 12 weeks of hire and maintain credentialing standards thereafter.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION

· Master’s degree in in public administration, business administration, human services, or a closely related field.

· 2 years of management experience.

· Preferred experience working in federally funded grant programs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Demonstrated skillsets in financial management, operational management, grants/contacts managements, and personnel management.

· Ability to inspire, train, mentor, and lead teams.

· Ability to respectfully and professionally serve individuals hailing from diverse backgrounds, cultures, ideologies, and religions.

· Ability to work and thrive within a diverse, multicultural team environment.

· Ability to take initiative and work independently.

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

· Ability to apply appropriate self-care in the face of often difficult and/or traumatic situations which commonly present while working with persons in need of services.

· Ability to supervise and work with team members located throughout different field offices in the state of Colorado.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Travel throughout the program’s service area is required on a regular basis.

· Must be able to work in diverse and, at times, uncomfortable environments such as homeless shelters, service facilities, streets, offices, and all other locations as necessary to fulfill program objectives.

· Work hours may vary but are typically scheduled around a 40-hour workweek designed to fulfill program objectives with occasional overtime requirements.

LOCATION · Throughout program service area. VSS Field Offices located are in: Denver, Greeley, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, Durango, Alamosa, Pueblo, and Colorado Springs.

Position Type

• Full time

Position Salary Range:

$57,784-66,000 annual

Starting Pay:

Based on experience

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [email protected] to begin the Interactive Process.

BENEFITS

Vacation Time

Separate Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer/Wellness Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program

Employee Discount Program

LifeLock with Norton

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will Remain Open Until Filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply